About two years ago I was introduced to whole bean coffee. When using my single cup coffee maker, I would grind the beans in a food processor and fill up a reusable filter. The flavor from whole bean coffee is unlike any other coffee I have ever tasted. I love the freshness, but the two step process can be a bit annoying, especially when I need to brew coffee for multiple guests at a time. Thankfully Black + Decker had consumers like me in ...
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Enhance Their Sewing Skills With This Fun Kit!
This holiday season there are a ton of toys on my oldest daughter’s wish list. I don’t know a child in her age group that would ask for anything but toys, and even though we love to keep the fun in the holidays, I also want to give her something that can enhance her skills. She is very crafty and works well with her hands, so I would love to introduce sewing to her someday soon. Growing up, my mother and grandmother set up a great foundation for ...
Keep Your Little Ones Protected From RSV This Season #MC, #RSVAwareness #PreemieProtection
Cold and flu season is upon us and one virus that always worries me this time of year is RSV. My oldest daughter had RSV right after her first birthday and it was one of the scariest viruses she had. Unlike roseola which ran its course and went away, RSV threatened to linger for weeks, causing upper respiratory distress, persistent coughing, excess mucous, fever, and a lot of lost sleep. I stayed up nights watching my baby have a hard time ...
Well, Well.. Maleficent Is Here!
You've heard the news: Maleficent will be arriving on DVD/BluRay combo pack on November 4th! The seemingly worst Disney Villain is telling her own version of the Sleeping Beauty story in this amazing film featuring Angelina Jolie. If you haven't seen the film, look away because I'm totally spoiling the movie in this post. It all started when Maleficent and Stefan, although from different worlds, fall in love. Stefan knows the only way for him ...
Easy Weeknight Meals With @McCormickSpice! @Walmart
Easy weeknight dinners are a must in our household. With after school activities most afternoons, dinner is often prepared early, or in a haste. Thankfully with McCormick, those nights I forget to plan properly can still end with a tasty, healthy meal. Stir fry, fajitas, and tacos are all top-choice quick meals that everyone in my family loves. I typically have everything on hand for these meals, with stir fry being the easiest- a few boneless ...
The Intel Technology Experience is at @BestBuy! #IntelatBestBuy
There is so much cool technology out there, but let's face it, it's hard to get your hands on and play with the latest gadgets to get a real feel for whether or not they fit in with your lifestyle. Best Buy is teaming up with Intel to bring you Intel Technology Experience zones where you can try out new technologies, experience them for yourself, and play with things like virtual reality games and 3D printers. What if I told you that you ...
Breathe Right, Sleep In during Daylight Savings Time! #BreatheRightSleepIn
Everyone is talking about Daylight Savings, but that extra hour of sleep we are suppose to get can be useless when you are sleeping with a snorer. Sorry hubby, but the snoring is not fun! We've tried various ways to relieve his night time congestion, like sleeping in certain positions and trying various pillows. It wasn't until he tried Breathe Right lavender scented nasal strips that we both found some relief. Now, getting ...
Store Brands May Be Just As Good As Name Brands!
While I can be brand loyal, our pediatrician always told us to use generic medications for our children. He explained that the generic medications would go through the same testing and strict guidelines as the name brands, but because they don't advertise, they can cost a lot less. This was true when a big acetaminophen brand pulled all their infant products from the shelves for a recall, while the store- brand items were still there and our only ...